Silicon Test Engineer (Digital) - Multiple Levels

MaC VC; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking an RF Product Development and Test Engineer to join the RF Product Development and Test Engineering group in Baja California. You will work on test solutions for design verification and characterization of RF receiver/transmitter/transceiver ASICs and Front-End Modules designed by QCT.

Responsibilities include test software development, hardware test interface design and debugging, test methodology development and implementation, test equipment automation and test solution

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related fields.
• 1+ year experience in test validation, test automation, RF testing.
• Experience with RF measurements (EVM, ACLR, Gain, NF, IP3, Phase Noise).
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
• Understanding of ATE platforms (Advantest, Uflex, Cohu).
• Experience with Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, Python, LabVIEW and/or TestStand.
• Knowledge in RF-PCB design basics; understands board design, debug, development.

Responsibilities

• Develop test solutions for design verification and characterization of RF ASICs and Front-End Modules.
• Design and debug test interface hardware; develop test methodologies and automation.
• Verify test solutions and automate test equipment for reliable results.

Education

Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Signal source analyzer

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Advantest

Uflex

Cohu

Job description

Company:

QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

The RF Product Development and Test Engineering group develops test solutions for design verification and characterization of highly integrated RF receiver/transmitter/transceiver ASICs and Front-End Modules designed by QCT. Job responsibilities for this position include test software development, design and debug of test interface hardware, test methodology development and implementation, test equipment automation, and test solution verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related fields.
• >>1 year experience in test validation, test automation, RF testing.
• Experience in key RF measurements (i.e EVM, ACLR, Gain, NF, IP3, Phase Noise, etc.)
• Understanding of basic RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal source analyzer, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Understanding of basic ATE test platforms (Advantest, Uflex, Cohu, etc.).
• Experience with developing/modifying Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, Python, LabVIEW and/or TestStand.
• Knowledge in RF-PCB design basics.
• Understands board design, debug, and development.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.
• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.
• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.
• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in RF test methodology development and implementation using different programming languages and test platforms.
• Strong understanding of RF Measurement science.
• Solid understanding of the measurements necessary to characterize an RF device through theoretical and practical applications.
• Familiarity with cellular standards such as CDMA2000, 1X-EVDO, LTE, LTEU, WCDMA, UMTS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, or wireless peripheral standards such as 802.11x WLAN or other OFDM-based systems, GPS, and Bluetooth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

• OR
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• OR
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Applicants

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.